Great Sacred Music: Day of the Seafarer

(Thursday 25 June 2026)

 

A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
 
 
Led by
Directed by
Accompanied by
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
 
 
 
Never weather-beaten sail – Thomas Campion
Hymn: Eternal Father, strong to save
They that go down to the sea in ships – Herbert Sumsion
Make me an island – Lucy Walker
Crossing the bar – Rani Arbo
Hymn: There’s a wideness in God’s merc
Take me to the water – Spiritual medley arr. Dilworth

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